Taking A Knee

Whether individuals or groups decide to take a knee, a stand, a vocal position, or even a seat where they are not welcome are all important and inherent parts of American History. Protest is a right and frequently a positive game changer in our short history. It is unfortunate that, at times, the result is a violent conflict but even those have creative positive change.

Without the Boston Tea Party and a multitude of additional protests including the American Revolution, we might be living in a British territory. Ironically, the contemporary Tea Party protest movement was an important p...